Best Medical Schools in Louisiana (2026)
Louisiana has 3 LCME-accredited medical schools, including Tulane University School of Medicine, LSU School of Medicine New Orleans and LSU School of Medicine Shreveport. Admitted students have a median MCAT of about 504 and a median GPA near 3.60. Compare every school below by MCAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from each school's published entering-class profile.
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Medical Schools in Louisiana, Ranked
All 3 LCME-accredited medical schools in Louisiana, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | MCAT |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA | 511 |
| 125 | LSU School of Medicine New Orleans New Orleans, LA | 504 |
| 126 | LSU School of Medicine Shreveport Shreveport, LA | 501 |
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Medical Schools in Louisiana: FAQ
How many LCME-accredited medical schools are in Louisiana?
There are 3 LCME-accredited medical schools in Louisiana that AdmitBase tracks, including Tulane University School of Medicine, LSU School of Medicine New Orleans and LSU School of Medicine Shreveport. Each is listed below with its MCAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best medical schools in Louisiana?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked medical schools in Louisiana are Tulane University School of Medicine, LSU School of Medicine New Orleans and LSU School of Medicine Shreveport. Rankings are based on each school's published entering-class profile, not opinion surveys — see the full Louisiana table below.
What MCAT score and GPA do you need for medical schools in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana medical schools, admitted students have a median MCAT of about 504 and a median GPA of about 3.60. Selective programs sit well above this; regional programs admit below it. Compare your own numbers school-by-school using the AdmitBase match calculator.
How hard is it to get into medical schools in Louisiana?
The median acceptance rate among Louisiana medical schools is about 18.0%, ranging from roughly 5.0% at the most selective to 22.0% at the least. Your individual odds depend on your MCAT and GPA versus each school's medians.
Is it easier to get into a medical school as a Louisiana resident?
At public medical schools in Louisiana, in-state residents often pay substantially lower tuition and, for some programs, face a more favorable applicant pool. Private programs generally apply one tuition rate and evaluate residents and non-residents the same way. Residency advantage varies by school — check each Louisiana listing below.
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Statistics sourced from each school's published entering-class profile. Updated annually. AdmitBase is an independent admissions-data service and is not affiliated with any school.